Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Sea => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on January 23, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
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A Steam powered submarine.. what could possibly go wrong :o
I am working on the Mikro-Mir 1/350 British K Class Submarine.
It was a pre WW1 design, steam powered to be able to keep up with the grand fleet, scout ahead submerge and hit the enemy. Well that is the theory.
A bit too revolutionary as nearly all crew losses were due to accidents.
They are worth a read about.
Anyhoo.. the Mikro-Mir Kit is a treat
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/misc/K-Class_1.JPG)
it is a big submarine and a fair size model even at 1/350 scale
My plan is to do the boat up as K-4, its most famous early exploit being this. Run aground and beached on Whatney Island off the coast of the UK soon after her launch in 1917.
Now there is a L & D report
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/misc/k4agrnd1a.jpg)
She was eventually lost with all hands in November 1917 after a collision with her sisters K6 and K7. No wonder this class was known as the "Kalamity Klass"
So now after all the work put into replacing the wireless masts with brass tube, another look at the reference pic and off they come.. Sheesh !
Got a few other Mikro Mirs in the stash for the near future, they have a great range of uncommon submarine types.
The M3 14" gun sub, actually build on a K-Class hull, HMS Meteorite research sub and a rather neat 1/35 HL Hunley Confederate submersible from 1864
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If you haven't read it I can recommend The K Boats by Don Everitt. One of my first books and still my favourite. Startling story.
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Be interesting to watch this! :)
PS: That ruler's gotta be a few decades old. ;)
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cool
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Due to no end of procrastination.. we finally have movement in the K Class area
hurrah !
Put on some railing wire and the guns and then I painted it :)
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/misc/K-Class_2.JPG)
Next base and figures
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That wooden ruler would be about as old as the real sub wouldn't it? ;) ANZ haven't used that logo since forever
Great build as always Brian!
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You mean they survived long enough to rust? ???
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Very nice looking build, Brian! :) :)
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Looking good.
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You mean they survived long enough to rust? ???
Probably not, but a clean submarine looks a boring as bat doo doo. >:D
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Nice weathering! The rust is superb. I've never seen it done better!
Take a bow (or stern), my friend!
Brian da Basher
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Man, the K- class were awful boats, weren't they! But this build is sure a winner!
Does the kit give you the option of building it surfaced, with the stacks raised?
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Nice weathering! The rust is superb. I've never seen it done better!
Take a bow (or stern), my friend!
Brian da Basher
Exactly my thoughts...great job!
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You mean they survived long enough to rust? ???
My guess is this is a "what if" build ;D
What a stunning finish! I'm only just starting to get into naval stuff but I know what I think looks good, and I say this looks good. Fine work!
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I am working of this pix for that side of the boat, which shows a lot streaking
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/misc/aground.jpg)
Now considering she went aground on the shakedown cruise, pretty sure it would not be "rust" but regardless, there are lots of nooks and crannies on the side of these boats for stuff to build up, including engine outlets, below waterline torpedo tubes and heads .
Just working up the base
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/misc/K-Class_3.JPG)
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Damn, that's nice! :icon_surprised:
As for running aground on the shakedown cruise, maybe someone didn't understand the distinction between "literally" and "figuratively"?
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Well there is that fitting out period prior to the shakedown trials so some rust staining would not be surprising. Especially the portions of the hull that were up against any pilings while dockside.
Looks good! :)